Israel Defense Forces launched a strong response to an earlier Hamas attack that violated the ceasefire on Sunday, killing two Israeli soldiers and wounding three others.

An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.

Tensions escalate in Gaza as Hamas condemns Israel for keeping the Rafah border closed, calling it a blatant violation of the ceasefire. Netanyahu’s office insists the crossing will reopen only after Hamas hands over all deceased hostages.

Maj. Yaniv Kula and St. -Sgt. Itay Yavetz fell in the southern Gaza Strip, and a third soldier was injured in the same incident.

Israel said Hamas carried out "a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement" with attacks on its forces in the Rafah area. Hamas restated its commitment to the truce and said it had no knowledge of any clashes.

The U.S.-led ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under strain as both sides exchange attacks, with President Trump stating the situation is under review.

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the Israeli narrative about the Rafah attack, saying "maybe the Hamas leadership wasn't involved." His comments came hours after Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Gaza,

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups.

Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Israel with a US delegation sometime this week, amid the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Ceasefire collapses within a week as renewed clashes erupt between Israel and Hamas. Hamas fighters killed two IDF soldiers and wounded two more in Rafah after an attack that reportedly struck an Israeli military vehicle with an IED or RPG.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that reopening the border gateway would depend on Hamas returning the remains of all 28 dead hostages.